Course summary
This masters degree will equip you with the economic knowledge and skills to be able to analyse and address the most pressing global and social challenges of our time. You’ll learn how to explain the nature, significance of and interconnections between five key global challenges: the environment, recurring crises, health inequalities, social inequalities and global inequalities. As you progress through the MSc, you’ll develop your knowledge of research methods, including econometrics and quantitative and qualitative methods, that are relevant to the economic analysis of global challenges. This will culminate in a piece of extended independent research for your dissertation. You’ll also extend and deepen the skills and attributes that are crucial to enhancing your career development and professional skills. Key features of the course
- Gain an advanced understanding of contemporary global challenges and how they’re addressed from different economic perspectives.
- Provides you with a thorough grounding in the history of economics.
- Equips you with the key research skills required for independent research and to complete a dissertation.
- Enhances your ability to communicate ideas effectively, be reflective, and work with others.
Modules
To gain the 180 credits you require for this qualification, you must study the following compulsory modules in the order shown below:
- The economics of global challenges (D815)
Entry requirements
You must hold an UK honours degree or equivalent to be accepted for the MSc in Economics. A degree in Economics or a very closely related subject, or an undergraduate degree and our Diploma in Economics or significant professional experience, is strongly recommended. You should be aware that a degree of at least 2.1 or equivalent will greatly increase your chances of successfully completing the MSc. If you do not have a degree in Economics, it is expected that you will have knowledge of or experience working with statistics and mathematics. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.
Provider information
Open University
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